The Dukes County Regional Housing Authority was publicly chartered in 1987 to assist the towns of Martha’s Vineyard and Gosnold with increasing year-round housing opportunities for residents with low and moderate incomes.

Home Ownership
The Housing Authority assists with lottery of affordable homes and homesites, provides Homebuyer Education, serves as an affordability monitor and maintains an affordable Homebuyer Clearinghouse.

Assistance and Planning
The Housing Authority provides support to town housing initiatives and participates in regional advocacy and planning efforts.

The Housing Authority manages 21 Mechanic Street (off-State Road) in Vineyard Haven as a clearinghouse for rental and home ownership opportunities and a focus for Islanders working together on housing issues. 21 Mechanic Street is currently home to the Housing Authority and the Island Housing Trust.